Business Unit:
Corporate Finance
Industry:
Mergers & Acquisitions
Overview
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE:HLI) is a global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. Houlihan Lokey serves corporations, institutions, and governments worldwide with offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. Independent advice and intellectual rigor are hallmarks of the firm’s commitment to client success across its advisory services. The firm is the No. 1 investment bank for all global M&A transactions for the past two years, the No. 1 M&A advisor for the past 10 years in the U.S., the No. 1 global restructuring advisor for the past 11 years, and the No. 1 global M&A fairness opinion advisor over the past 25 years, all based on number of transactions and according to data provided by LSEG.
Corporate Finance
The Houlihan Lokey Corporate Finance business has extensive expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, activist shareholder and takeover defense, and other related advisory services for a broad range of clients. In addition, we have the proven ability to engineer and execute financing solutions that are essential for growth and success and offer access to financing in the public and alternative capital markets through the issuance of debt, equity, or hybrid securities. In EMEA, we work with a wide spectrum of companies, from mid-market privately owned enterprises to large multinational organizations. With a growing platform of Corporate Finance professionals and offices across the region, in addition to our global reach and in-depth knowledge across a broad range of industries, we have the breadth and targeted expertise to provide exceptional client service.
Job Description
Financial Analysts in the Corporate Finance Group are part of the investment banking engagements and new business development efforts. They work primarily on the execution of private market Capital Raising & M&A transactions, as well as develop expertise and build relationships with clients. As part of our team, you will:
Prepare, analyze, and help explain historical and projected financial information;
Perform valuations of companies and businesses;
Coordinate and perform business due diligence and execute Capital Raising & M&A transactions;
Prepare confidential memoranda, management presentations, marketing pitches, and other presentations;
Assist in the marketing and planning of engagements; and
Build relationships and maintain direct contact with clients, prospective clients, and professional advisors.
The environment at Houlihan Lokey is both collegial and entrepreneurial. Teamwork is essential to the firm’s success. At the same time, creativity and new ideas are encouraged. Financial Analysts are given substantial responsibility and are encouraged to help us grow our business.
Basic Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have prior investment banking experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. While teamwork is essential to the firm’s success, creativity and new ideas are encouraged.
Preferred Qualifications
A well rounded educational background from a top-tier educational institution
Strong analytical capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills
A fundamental understanding of valuation theory, methodologies, and application
1-2 years of prior investment banking experience
Strong financial and MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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